Meta–Oklo Nuclear Deal and CEO Warn that AI‑Driven Power Demand Will Outrun U.S. Grid Without Faster Build‑Out
Jan 19
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Meta has struck deals with advanced-nuclear developer Oklo to supply clean power for AI data centers as Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte warns the U.S. could "run out of power capacity" within years—particularly in industrial regions like the Midwest and Northeast and within the PJM grid—if new generation isn’t built faster. DeWitte says smaller advanced reactors can shorten build times and lower costs to meet surging AI-driven demand, credits recent regulatory easing for helping projects move forward, and argues large buyers’ commitments (about 6.6 GW by firms like Meta) will add supply rather than simply raise prices.
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